Shops, Sports and More….

When you are staying somewhere unfamiliar, sometimes you need a checklist of places to go where you can continue your hobbies, run some errands, do a bit of shopping or get a few everyday things fixed. It can’t all be art, music, food, wine and ice cream!

We have listed here with telephone numbers and web links some places you may need to know about and some places we have been asked about. If there is anything you think we should add to the list which would be helpful to our visitors, do let us know.

First, take a look at ‘Where to shop‘ in Montisi. You can get most things you need in the village – but you might have to go further afield for others. Not everyone will speak English but most people know a few words and will always try to help. Take your phrase book or your language app with you !

Hairdresser and Barber

If you need a haircut or colour try Sandra, a L’Oreal approved unisex hairdresser in Sinalunga, tel +39 0577 678671 or give Lisa a call in Petroio +39 0577 665070. If you prefer a traditional male barber and would like a shave too call Moreno on +39 0577 803125. He is based in a tiny shop in San Giovanni d’Asso and booking is essential.

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure or manicure is the same word in Italian so this might help you if you need a beauty appointment. Call Centro Estetico Venere in Sinalunga on +39 0577 678820 for this and other treatments. Usefully it’s right next door to Sandra’s mentioned above.

Sports and fitness

For sports and fitness, there is a gym called The Best Body, in Sinalunga which will offer a day membership. There is also a local tennis club for more serious players.

Locally you can always play tennis on the court in Montisi, kick a football around on the playing fields or maybe go for a run on some of the white roads in our area.

Supermarkets

Sinalunga can meet most of your day to day needs outside of Montisi itself. It boasts several supermarkets, the largest is probably the COOP in the I Gelsi shopping centre, Via Pier Paolo Pasolini. in the same small shopping centre there is also a shoe repairer, optician and tobacconist.

Markets

There are many wonderful food markets in the area. Have a look at where and when they are here.

Outlets

At Bettolle you can pick up a bargain at the Valdichiana outlet village. They are open daily and if you clink on the link you can see the myriad of shops you can visit and some of the incredible discounts available.

Taxi

If you need a taxi for that special occasion then call Gianmarco at 3rd Service on +39 338 1868798. He can organise days out and supply large vehicles too if you are part of a group.